Gastonia, NC Massage Therapists

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What should I expect from a physical therapy consultation?

At the first appointment with a physical therapist, Expect an overall assessment of your condition, which may include exercises to understand your range of motion, balance, and strength. Based on that information, the therapist can then design a regimen.

Do physical therapists make house calls?

Physical therapists can work in a variety of environments. While many choose to work in a physical therapy clinic, others will operate out of hospitals and are also able to make house calls to help patients who need in-home assistance and rehabilitation.

See a physical therapist following a serious muscle or bone injury, especially if pain doesn't go away within a few days, is recurring and dull, or is frequent and sharp. Book an appointment if medication is not helping or if your doctor recommends it.

Does medical insurance cover physical therapy?

The majority of health insurance plans do include physical therapy treatment, but the amount covered and the co-pay for patients varies person-to-person. Medicare and workers’ compensation both cover physical therapy.

How much does a physical therapist cost?

A typical physical therapy session costs around $100 each. But the cost can vary based on the procedures necessary. How many appointments you need also varies depending on the injury, , but most patients visit between six and 12 times.

What should I look for when searching for a physical therapist?

It's not uncommon for doctors to recommend a physical therapist to their patients, but it’s best to do additional research to find the right professional for an injury or condition. Look for someone who is attentive, a good listener, experienced in treating your particular concern, has strong peer reviews, is located in a convenient area, works in a good atmosphere, and accepts your insurance.

What education is required to become a physical therapist?

Becoming a physical therapist requires completing undergraduate coursework in a related field, such as kinesiology or exercise science, followed by earning a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. After graduating, physical therapists must then sit for and pass a licensing exam.

What kinds of injuries and conditions do physical therapists treat?

Physical therapists can treat a wide variety of injuries, including those related to workplace or sports accidents. They can help people recovering from amputations, neurological conditions, basic sprains, fractures, and strains, as well as arthritis.

What is a physical therapist?

A physical therapist helps patients battling injury and illness rehabilitate their bodies by managing both pain and movement. Through exercise, they can help people avoid surgery or long-term use of prescription medication.

I was totally satisfied with the outstanding service provided by Vikki. She was very professional and personal to my health wellness concerns. I would highly recommended her services to anyone needing massage therapy.

I love this place, the ladies are always friendly, it's quiet and peaceful. It's a wonderful local escape. I have had multiple massages and I leave in a pleasurable pain and the next day I feel brand new. I would recommend body balance to anyone who needs an escape.

Worse experience of my life. For 45 dollars for 30 minutes I felt like I was ripped off. I had done alot of yard work through out the week and my shoulders and lower back were in serious pain. When I walked in, i should have walked back out. There was a young girl on her cell phone and she looked up at me like I was disturbing her, then I asked if they took walk ins, she looked at me confused and asked if u wanted her to walk on me. I repeat I should have left. If youre going ro be greeting guest, minium english should be required. While giving me massage she used her elbows and dug them into my lower back resulting in worse pain then I was on before. The she massaged my neck, felt like she was trying to paralyze me I told her to stop, then she massaged my shoulders that felt pretty good til she finished by wacking me. I have never been so disappointed. I will never go back.

The physical therapist, Brandon Vanhook was not attentive nor did he demonstrate correct /proper usage of equipment throughout my physical therapy treatments to improve my effectiveness and preparation to return to work in a timely manner. I'm not sure whether to continue my therapy treatments there due to lack of interest with therapist. This facility was recommended to me but I would not highly recommend Brandon at this facility.. Anonymous

I highly recommend this particular Golden Sands. I stopped by one day when I had pulled a muscle in my side. The staff was very nice and especially the girl that worked on me. Susan was very attentive and professional and knew exactly how much pressure to apply and where. I left feeling 100% better! I can't wait to go back again.

I dropped my husband off March 18th 2014 so he could get a massage he works 10 to 13 hours a day I dropped him off cause I had to go to the store. When he came out he would never ever in his life go back there again. that the massage was not even worth the time or the money. And they would not let him leave until he paid the mandatory $15 tip He said the massage He said the massage was like just a backrub.. After his massage he told the people that he was going to sit down because he had to wait for me to come back. And they just basically shoved him out the door. So now he will look else where for a massage.